Art Workshop Rates & Policies - 2018 & 2019 Workshops

Workshop Rates & Information

Our all-in-one workshop environment is what enhances your overall experience at the Hudson River Valley Art workshops and makes our program the best value you’ll find!

Accommodations

Greenville Arms 1889 Inn has 15 unique guest rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning. If you require a ground floor room, it is important to let us know when you enroll; it may not be possible to change your room assignment at a later date. All other room requests are considered when possible but absolutely cannot be guaranteed. If you plan to come alone, and would like a roommate, let us know and we will try to match you with one.

Meals

Served in the charming dining rooms of Greenville Arms 1889 Inn, meals are a special experience. We strive to provide a delicious, healthful menu, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and nutritional balance. At breakfast you will have a wide choice from a full menu. At dinner, everyone is served the same 3 course meal, different each night. We can usually accommodate people with dietary restrictions if we are given advance notice of your specific needs.

Important Enrollment Notes
• A 10% hotel service charge and 8% New York State Sales Tax is added to the lodging and meals portion of the above rates. Sales Tax and services charges are not applied to tuition or model fees.
• A model fee is added the to the following workshop: $74 for Margaret Dyer and Henry Yan. Model fees may be adjusted based on number of students and number of models used. Models may be used in other classes and fees will be charged accordingly.

Day Students
We welcome day students. If you live within a short driving distance, you may enroll as a day student and pay only the tuition fee. However, many people tell us that even if they could drive in each day, they prefer to stay at the inn, too, as it adds so much to the overall experience! Some of the best conversations and learning experiences are had around the dinner table, and the art studio is open 24 hours.

5-day Tuition Only - $655*
3-day Tuition Only - $405*

* Some workshops have an additional tuition fee. See notes above under package rates.

A 10% hotel service charge and 8% New York State Sales Tax is added to the lodging and meals portion of the above rates. Sales Tax and services charges are not applied to tuition or model fees.

A model fee is added the to the following workshop: $45 for Robert Burridge & Margaret Dyer. $80 for Paul Leveille, & Kim English. Model fees may be adjusted based on number of students and number of models used. Models may be used in other classes and fees will be charged accordingly.

Day Students

We welcome local artists to attend as day students. If you live within a short driving distance, you may enroll as a day student and pay only the tuition fee. However, many people tell us that even if they could drive in each day, they prefer to stay at the inn, as it adds so much to the overall experience! Some of the best conversations and learning experiences are had around the dinner table, and the art studio is open 24 hours.
5-day Tuition Only - $680*
3-day Tuition Only - $410*
* Some workshops have an additional tuition fee. See notes above.

You can also enroll over the phone using a credit card for the deposit.

Enrollment reservations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Upon receipt of your deposit, you are sent a supply list provided by your instructor, detailed travel information, and a confirmation/invoice. The remaining balance is due upon arrival. Payment may be made in American funds by cash, personal check, or credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER only). When double occupancy enrollments are made separately, they are confirmed only when a deposit has been received from both students.

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are applied as a pre-payment of tuition and accommodations. All cancellations must be made in writing. Prior to 30 days before the start of a workshop, a $75 cancellation fee will be retained for each cancellation. Transfers to another class prior to 30 days will be charged a $25 transfer fee. For transfers or cancellations with less than 30 days notice, the $405 deposit is not refundable. We cannot be responsible for issuing refunds, credits or transfers for classes missed due to illness, emergencies or events beyond our control. If a workshop is cancelled by us, all money will be promptly refunded. Call us before enrolling if you have questions about these policies.

Supplies and Equipment

You will be sent a class supply list upon receipt of your enrollment form. It is important that you bring everything you will need for class.

We have a small art supply shop onsite featuring a variety painting and fiber art supplies. However, please call in advance if there is something specific that you need to make sure that we carry it and can reserve it for you. The closest full art supply store is over 30 - 45 minutes away.

For outdoor painting workshops, a folding stool, a field easel, a sun hat and walking shoes are highly recommended. For indoor painting workshops, studio easels are provided.

If you are coming to a fiber art workshop, a mini shop is set up at the inn, with the support of Log Cabin Fabric, with fabric, thread, fabric markers, paints, inks, and other notions. Call in advance if there is something specific you need and we can try to get it for you.

Shipping Your Supplies to the Inn
Supplies can be shipped to us ahead of time. If you are shipping through the US Post Office, use the following address:

Travel Directions

Greenville Arms 1889 Inn is in the village of Greenville, New York, 13 miles west of the New York Thruway (I-87), and 25 miles south of Albany on Route 32. Taxi service is available from Amtrak's Hudson train station,15 miles from Greenville. Albany Airport is a regional hub served by most major airlines. Complete travel directions will be sent to you with your enrollment confirmation.

Your Skill Level

The following descriptions are intended as a guide to class selection:
• Beginner - student has limited experience in the medium and subject matter taught and has basic skills.
• Intermediate - student has knowledge of the basic elements, such as design, value, edges, color, form and texture; has prior experience working in the medium taught in the class; and draws well.
• Advanced - student is confident working in the medium, with a high level of competence.Hudson River Valley Art Workshops Enrollment Form.

Pet Policy

We do have a limited number of pet-friendly rooms available at the inn. If you plan to bring your pet, you must notify us when you enroll so that we can make sure that you are given a pet-friendly room and understand our pet policies. There is an additional $75 pet fee for your stay during the workshop.

If one of our pet-friendly rooms is not available, then unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate your pet.